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Riverview Foundation rendezvoused for downtown disco

The Riverview Foundation hosted its annual Riverview Rendezvous fundraiser.


  • By Anna Brugmann
  • | 10:30 p.m. November 19, 2016
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Disco may be dead, but don't tell the attendees of the Riverview Foundation's annual Riverview Rendezvous fundraiser Saturday night at The Francis. 

Eventgoers donned their most far out pantsuits and psychedelic patterns to prove that disco has a little life left in it after all. While guests mingled in the foyer, the grooviest hits from the 1970s played in the ballroom while disco balls dangled from the ceiling. 

Chairwoman Jeanne Amour said they hosted a disco-themed event two years ago.

"It was so popular we brought it back," Amour said.

Attendees dress up every year, regardless of the theme, but Amour said the disco theme tends to resonate with the parents. 

The event also featured a raffle and silent auction. All proceeds benefited the Riverview Foundation, which was created in 1982 to support the high school when expenses and programs arose outside of the school board's budget. 

Riverview's Efforts to Assist our Children at Home (REACH) chairwoman Hali Bloom and Riverview High School Principal Paul Burns.
Riverview's Efforts to Assist our Children at Home (REACH) chairwoman Hali Bloom and Riverview High School Principal Paul Burns.
Riverview Foundation board members Steve Martin, Pete Norden, Cyndi Forgeur, Carrie De Zutter, Vivian Yack, Hali Bloom, Jeanne Amour, Natalie Twigg, John Sinclair, Kathy Collums and Riverview High School Principal Paul Burns.
Riverview Foundation board members Steve Martin, Pete Norden, Cyndi Forgeur, Carrie De Zutter, Vivian Yack, Hali Bloom, Jeanne Amour, Natalie Twigg, John Sinclair, Kathy Collums and Riverview High School Principal Paul Burns.
Disco made a comeback during Riverview Foundation's Downtown Disco fundraiser.
Disco made a comeback during Riverview Foundation's Downtown Disco fundraiser.
Howard Akey and Cari Fallen
Howard Akey and Cari Fallen
Ashley Ehlers, Karin Ehlers, Cyndi Forgeur and George Forgeur
Ashley Ehlers, Karin Ehlers, Cyndi Forgeur and George Forgeur
Mark and Noel Gilliland
Mark and Noel Gilliland
Pete and Bernadette Norden, Kim and John Sinclair
Pete and Bernadette Norden, Kim and John Sinclair
Kay Mathers and Robin Roy
Kay Mathers and Robin Roy
Carrie De Zutter and Dave Lagner
Carrie De Zutter and Dave Lagner
Martin Hurl and Heidi Scholten
Martin Hurl and Heidi Scholten
Paula Murray and Frank Filipanits
Paula Murray and Frank Filipanits
Jacky-Lynn and ay Lorenz
Jacky-Lynn and ay Lorenz
Al Jeffery, Leslie Jeffery and Steve Martin
Al Jeffery, Leslie Jeffery and Steve Martin
Nicole Wanvig and janet Darmin
Nicole Wanvig and janet Darmin
Giovanni and Olivia Giannini, Martin and Jessica Hurl
Giovanni and Olivia Giannini, Martin and Jessica Hurl
Dini Russell and Mary Misiti
Dini Russell and Mary Misiti
Riverview students Christine Jagannath, Victoria Gowan and Jasmine Eastman volunteered at the event.
Riverview students Christine Jagannath, Victoria Gowan and Jasmine Eastman volunteered at the event.
Riverview freshmen Audrianna Twigg and Tanner Russell broke in the dance floor while partygoers began to trickle into the ballroom.
Riverview freshmen Audrianna Twigg and Tanner Russell broke in the dance floor while partygoers began to trickle into the ballroom.
Jessica Hurl and Jami Scholten
Jessica Hurl and Jami Scholten
Joann Stonecypher, Marci Flagg
Joann Stonecypher, Marci Flagg
Mary Allmer, Paul Gallagher, Bernadette Norden
Mary Allmer, Paul Gallagher, Bernadette Norden
Michelle Mitz and Hali Bloom
Michelle Mitz and Hali Bloom
Hans and Kim Schmeits
Hans and Kim Schmeits
Nicole and Steve Wanvig
Nicole and Steve Wanvig

 

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